Twins Celebrate 66th Birthday in Winigan Gathering
James and Preston Crist, twin brothers, were feted on their 66th birthday at the Crist home in Winigan with a feast prepared by local ladies. Relatives and friends from Brashear and Browning attended, sharing noon fare and an afternoon of conversation before departing.
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James
Preston Crist
James Crist
Winigan
Preston
Brashear
Tom Crist
Bernice
Doris
Lee
Clarice
Harley Crist
Allen Crist
Farrel
Edgar Crist
Marjorie
Gerald
Curt Crist
Veneta
Russell Crist
Paul
J. W. Milhoan
Velma
Pauline
Darlene
G. E. Mi Hoan
Dorothy
Ruth
W. H. Ware
Ellis
Clifford
Reva
R. M. Long
Arnold
Bill Hart
Anna Smith
George
Addie Shrader
Florence Foss
Carl Farson
Kenneth Farson
Ivan Cable
W. W. Clay
Browning
Held Family Reunion at Moore Home in This City
Mr and Mrs R L Moore hosted a Sunday family reunion at their city home. A noon dinner prepared by Mrs Moore and daughters followed by an afternoon of social conversation. Attendees included Richie Moore and daughter and the Woods family with children from Purdin and Mr and Mrs Dick Rottman with son Raymond from Milan.
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R. L. Moore
Woods
Purdin
Dick Rottman
Raymond
Milan
Brookfield Church Burns Amid Sunday Lesson Start
Fire swept Brookfield Church Sunday morning destroying the roof as classes began and the bell ceased. Despite a fire alarm and high winds, crews could not save the building. No injuries are reported.
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Brookfield
Woman Proposes Homemade Bread Buy During Embrace
A woman wraps her arms around her husband in a candid moment and suggests buying homemade bread, praising its superior taste. The scene captures a simple domestic exchange highlighting affection and kitchen economy.
Surprise Birthday Dinner At Head Farm
Robert Head living on a northern farm hosted a surprise birthday dinner for relatives and friends. Family and guests arrived with baskets, shared a bountiful noon meal, and spent the afternoon with music from A. R. Dilllinger and Clay Dell. John Maggart led with songs and offered a closing prayer. Attendees included J. W. Jacobs, Leif Head, Mrs. James Hollon, Tom Head, Imogene McIntire, Clarence Head, Bev Kenley, Ed Franklin, Russell Franklin, Morene Dillinger, Tom Swearengin, Beryl Head, Grover Maggart, John Maggart, Eva Johnson, Iva Strong, Hardie Dillinger, L. M. Kenley, and others.
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Robert Head
A. R. Dillinger
Clay Dell
John Maggart
Mr. Head
Mr. Maggart
J. W. Jacobs
Leif Head
James Hollon
Tom Head
Imogene Mclntire
Clarence Head
Bev Kenley
Ed Franklin
Russell Franklin
Morene Dillinger
Tom Swearengen
Russel Head
Beryl Head
Grover Maggart
Bisby Killed In Runaway On Myers Farm
A. W. Bisby died after a manure spreader overturned on a farm formerly owned by W. A. Myers and now J. B. Stone. His nephew rode the implement, lost control, and both men fell as the team bolted. Bisby, badly injured, died Tuesday morning after blood loss and injuries including a head wound, dislocated shoulder, and arm break. The incident shocked the community. Bisby was described as middle aged and upright.
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A. W. Bisby
W.A. Myers
J. B. Stone
Mr. Bisby
Sho
Alex
Jno
Fishback
James Havens
Brookfield
Browning School Closes Year With Honors and Track Meet
The Browning school year ends May 14 1927 with strong student progress and a record high senior class of 22. Prof Reinhard and staff receive praise for improving work. honors awarded to 14 in various classes. Browning also placed fourth at the Linn county track meet in Brookfield with several event finishes.
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Dale Cooper
Cecil Lay
Ruth Lay
Vernon Norvell
Floy Kenley
Irene Murrell
Carl Porter
Herman Woodworth
Sherborn Fields
Edna Jennings
Arthur Brass
Field
Lillian Christy
Capitola
Brumbaugh
Dorothy Lantz
Velma Peterson
Vernice Stephenson
Harold Bingham
Lorene Burkholder
Maretta Bramhall
Mabel Myers
Grace Pipes
Mary Stufflebean
Ovid Atkins
Loyal Bisby
Carl Head
Myrl « Langdon
Vivian Alspach
Edith Dickinson
Hazel Head
Lois Bingham
Basil Lay
Lou Martin
Jolene Harmon
Merrill Peterson
Donald Wykoff
Emma Bailey
Burton Carr
Ruby Calhoun
Katherine Knifong
Christine Lay
Marjorie Stufflebean
Eva Baker
Frances Baker
Nelson Brassfield
Verona Taylor
J Afton Wykoff
Hermia F. Adams
Harold Zoffman
Arthur Rinehart
Harvey G. Swanson
Nylene Fay
Prof
Reinhard
W. P. Nickell
Browning
Linn
Brookfield
Bucklin
Laclede
Marceline
Purdin
Public school commencement at Methodist church fills hall
The annual commencement exercises of our public schools were held at the Methodist church in this city last Thursday night. The spacious building was filled to overflowing and many were turned away on account of room.
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Marceline, Laclede
Linneus
Dr Palm Coming June 8 At Owl Pharmacy
A local notice announces Dr Palm arriving June 8 at Owl Pharmacy Browning offering guaranteed glasses and low prices for customers seeking eyewear and vision services.
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Dr. Palm
Owl Pharmacy
Browning
Baby Chix In Stock To Fill Your Orders Now
Incubators kept filled until the last of August and about 100 hens setting. Buff Brown and White Leghorns Silver Laced and White Wyandotts Buff Orpingtons Buff Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds offered. Call or write Mrs Allie Gooch to place orders.
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Plymouth Rocks
Rhode I
Allie Gooch
James Shields a famed general and statesman in Missouri history
This Week In Missouri History notes James Shields born May 10 1810 in Tyrone Ireland who rose to prominence as a Mexican and Civil War general jurist and statesman. He served as territorial governor and U S senator representing three states and died June 1 1879 in Ottumwa Iowa at age 69.
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Missouri
James Shiels
County Tyrone
Ireland
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
General Shields
Illinois
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Winigan and Vicinity
J. W. Kenley
Dr. Q Becker
Vroom
Father Cummins
A.W. Bisby
Ben
Saterday
Laneyr
Bisness
Janes House
Poarch
Missouri College of Agriculture
Sudan
Reid
Virginia
Wilson
Laredo
Browning School
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